Can I collect unemployment in this instance?

If you quit your job, you may be able to collect unemployment if you can prove that you quit for a good cause reason or for an urgent, compelling,...

The EEOC found in my favor, but the settlement is much lower than they requested, do I need a lawyer?

I am a Springfield-based, MA and NY admitted labor and employment attorney. I'd be happy to speak with you. You may also use the Avvo Find-A-Lawyer...

Can my employer lay me off for requesting time off during work hours for a doctor's appointment? FMLA not applicable: non profit

If you're an at-will employee, your employer is allowed to terminate your employment for any non-discriminatory reason. You may be able to collect...

Was denied unemployment because of relocation of spouse. Is there any loop holes to winning at a hearing.

As a former DUA review examiner, I can tell you that these hearings are detail dependent. Typically, relocating with a spouse is a qualifying...

Landlord says Dec, 2014, rent money order was obviously stolen from his mailbox.

Contact the entity that provided the money order. If it was Western Union, you will fill out a request form to cancel the payment and get a refund....

To I need to take steps to protect my job during medical emergency?

If your employer has, at least, six employees, they are required to provide reasonable accommodations for your "qualified disability." You should...

Your claim is probably still open (assuming there's money left in your account). However, once a claimant stops filing for benefits for 2 or 3...

Your landlord committed a multitude of violations regarding your security deposit. In addition to those already discussed, the amount of a security...

There are more facts needed to accurately address this situation. If your friend is a tenant, then only a court can evict her from the apartment....

I'm in a building with 50 apartment units. (about 70 residents) The building's furnace died last march and they won't fix it.

Landlords are required to provide heat. Failure to do so is a violation of the state sanitary code and legally actionable. Recommend notifying your...